Stroke & TIA
Private Stroke, TIA, Memory and Dementia Services in Knowle, Solihull
Kingsford Medical Services provides specialist consultations for stroke, transient ischaemic attack (TIA), memory problems and dementia for patients in Knowle, Solihull and the wider West Midlands. Our service focuses on accurate assessment, diagnosis and long-term management of cerebrovascular and cognitive conditions, offering personalised care with timely access to experienced clinicians. We also support patients who wish to access our services through private medical insurance.
What Are Stroke, TIA and Cognitive Services?
Stroke and TIA medicine is a specialist area concerned with the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of cerebrovascular disease. This includes identifying the cause of a stroke or TIA, reducing the risk of recurrence and supporting recovery and rehabilitation.
Memory and dementia services focus on the assessment of cognitive symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, language difficulties, behavioural change and reduced executive function. Specialist evaluation helps distinguish between normal ageing, mild cognitive impairment and different forms of dementia, and supports patients and families with clear diagnosis, management planning and ongoing care.
These services often overlap, as cerebrovascular disease can contribute to cognitive impairment and vascular dementia. A specialist, integrated approach ensures comprehensive assessment and appropriate long-term management.
When to See a Specialist
You may benefit from a stroke, TIA, memory or dementia consultation if you:
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Have experienced a stroke or suspected transient ischaemic attack
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Require follow-up after hospital admission for stroke or TIA
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Have ongoing neurological symptoms following a stroke
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Have concerns about memory loss, confusion or cognitive decline
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Have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and require specialist review
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Need assessment of stroke risk factors, secondary prevention or cognitive change
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Have concerns about recovery, recurrence or long-term planning
Early specialist review supports optimal recovery, reduces the risk of further cerebrovascular events and enables timely diagnosis and management of cognitive conditions.
Our Consultations
New Patient Stroke, TIA, Memory or Dementia Assessment
During an initial appointment, the specialist will take a detailed medical history, including symptom onset, progression and functional impact. This may include review of previous hospital attendances, brain imaging, blood tests or cognitive assessments where available.
A focused clinical assessment will be undertaken, considering stroke subtype, vascular risk factors and cognitive domains such as memory, attention, language and executive function. The clinician will then agree appropriate next steps, which may include further investigations, medication review or referral for additional support.
Follow-Up and Monitoring
Follow-up appointments are available for patients requiring ongoing review. These consultations allow the clinician to:
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Monitor recovery following stroke or TIA
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Review investigation results
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Optimise medication and secondary prevention strategies
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Assess progression of memory or cognitive symptoms
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Refine management, rehabilitation and support plans
Continuity of care is central to ensuring safe, effective and coordinated long-term management.
Diagnostic Support
Where clinically appropriate, our service can arrange or recommend investigations to support accurate diagnosis and management. This may include brain imaging, vascular imaging, cognitive testing or blood tests. These investigations help clarify diagnosis, identify contributing factors and guide evidence-based treatment and risk reduction.
Conditions We Support
We provide specialist assessment and management for a range of neurological and cognitive conditions, including but not limited to:
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Ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke follow-up
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Transient ischaemic attack assessment and review
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Ongoing neurological symptoms following stroke
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Secondary stroke prevention and vascular risk management
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Memory concerns and cognitive decline
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Mild cognitive impairment
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Dementia, including vascular and mixed dementias
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Cognitive impairment related to cerebrovascular disease
Our approach is personalised, evidence-based and focused on achieving clear and measurable outcomes for each patient.
How We Work with You
At Kingsford Medical Services, we aim to make stroke, memory and dementia care accessible, supportive and easy to understand. Your clinician will clearly explain findings, recommended investigations and treatment options, enabling you and your family to make informed decisions about your care.
We support both self-pay patients and those with private medical insurance and provide clear booking, communication and follow-up arrangements.
Book Your Consultation
Appointments for stroke, TIA, memory and dementia consultations can be booked online through our website. Whether you are seeking an initial assessment or ongoing specialist follow-up, we are committed to providing timely access, responsive care and a clear management plan tailored to your needs.
New Patient Appointment
A first outpatient appointment within our Stroke, Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), Memory and Dementia Services provides a comprehensive specialist assessment for patients who have experienced a stroke, suspected TIA, ongoing neurological symptoms or concerns regarding memory or cognitive change.
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During this consultation, the specialist will take a detailed medical history, including symptom onset, progression and functional impact. This will include review of any previous hospital attendances, brain imaging, cognitive assessments or other relevant investigations where available. A focused clinical assessment will be undertaken, addressing cerebrovascular factors, neurological findings and cognitive domains such as memory, attention and executive function where appropriate.
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Where clinically indicated, further investigations may be arranged or recommended, including brain imaging, vascular imaging, cognitive testing or blood tests. These investigations support accurate diagnosis, help clarify underlying causes such as cerebrovascular disease or neurodegenerative conditions, and inform evidence-based treatment, secondary prevention and care planning.
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This appointment is designed to provide patients and, where appropriate, their families with a clear understanding of the diagnosis, future stroke or cognitive risk and ongoing management needs. It establishes an individualised treatment, prevention and follow-up plan, ensuring timely access to expert specialist review within a modern, supportive and patient-centred clinical environment.
Follow Up Appointment
A follow-up appointment within our Stroke, Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), Memory and Dementia Services provides continued specialist oversight for patients following a stroke or TIA, as well as for those undergoing assessment or management of memory or cognitive conditions.
During this review, the clinician will assess current neurological or cognitive symptoms, functional recovery and any ongoing impairments.
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This may include evaluation of mobility, communication, daily functioning and cognitive performance, alongside review of response to treatment, rehabilitation or supportive interventions. Any recent investigations, including imaging or cognitive assessments, will be reviewed in detail.
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The management plan will be refined as required, with optimisation of secondary stroke prevention, medication and vascular risk management where appropriate, alongside ongoing cognitive monitoring, support planning and coordination with other services as needed.
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This appointment ensures safe, consistent and proactive follow-up, supports optimal recovery and risk reduction, and provides patients and, where appropriate, their families with the opportunity to discuss any concerns, new symptoms or changes in their condition within a supportive and structured clinical setting.
